hoi2 ngoi6海外
Jyutpinghoi2 ngoi6
Yalehói ngoih
Definition
Overseas; places that are very far away or other countries.
neutralplacestravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to locations outside of Hong Kong, often implying a sense of distance or being abroad. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as an adverbial modifier in phrases like 海外發展 or 海外工作. It carries a slightly more formal tone than simply saying 出國.
Examples
He really wants to study overseas.
Do all your relatives live overseas?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
